Desmond Mangham

Desmond Mangham
Desmond Mangham
Born	29 August 1924
Died	23 November 2014 (aged 90)
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Years of service	1943-1979
Rank	Major-General
Commands held	3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery; 2nd Division
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath

Major-General (William) Desmond Mangham CB (29 August 1924 – 23 November 2014) was a British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division.

Military career

Educated at Ampleforth College,[1] Mangham was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1943 during World War II.[2] He became Commanding Officer of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in 1966.[2] He was appointed Commander Royal Artillery for 2nd Division in 1968, Chief of Staff for 1st (British) Corps in 1972 and General Officer Commanding 2nd Division in 1974.[2] His last appointment was as Vice Quartermaster-General in 1976 before retiring in 1979.[2]

In retirement he became Director of the Brewer's Association.[2] He died on 23 November 2014.[3]

In 1960 he married Susan Humfrey; they have two sons and two daughters.[2]

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Military offices
Preceded by John Archer	General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division 1974–1976	Succeeded by Frank Kitson

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